Arteries Of The Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three trunks of the arch of the arota in order?
A
The brachiceplhalic trunk, the common cartoid arteries and the subclavian arteries
2
Q
Where does the axillar artery become the brachial artery?
A
At the head of the teres major muscles
3
Q
Where does the arterial supply of the upper limb come from?
A
The subcalvian arteries
4
Q
What are the first divisions from the brachial arteries?
A
The profounda brachii
5
Q
How does the brachial artery terminate?
A
By bifrcating into the radial and ulnar arteries
6
Q
What parts of the forearm do the radial and ulnar arteries supply?
A
Raidal supplies the posterior aspect of the forearm, and the ulnar supplies the anterior aspect of the forearm
7
Q
What do the radial adn ulnar arteries form?
A
The superficial and deep palmar arches.
